group of taro leaves. Taro is a Hawaiian staple food. Its root is cooked and mashed to make poi (always served at local luau), and it has a spiritual - religious importance in Hawaiian culture, where taro is the original brother of all Hawaiians.

Jennifer Crites

AJC173group of taro leaves. Taro is a Hawaiian staple food. Its root is cooked and mashed to make poi (always served at local luau), and it has a spiritual - religious importance in Hawaiian culture, where taro is the original brother of all Hawaiians.